Christopher Ogunyiriofor

Background

About Christopher Ogunyiriofor

I am Christopher Ogunyiriofor by name, I currently work at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc as a Trade Finance Officer (Import Documentation Analyst). Roles; Reduce Cost relating to trade finance transactions, execute effectively and ensure their timely completion. Review processes with a view to ensure smooth workflow within the unit, reduce turnaround times and achieve efficiency. Improved productivity especially in import & export processes. Structure trade finance transactions and provide advice to my line manager/management as required. Form Ms, Bill for Collection, and Letters of Credit establishment are processed accurately and timely with little or no amendments; thereby reduced cost in trade finance charges (Import and export) Increased automation via I-trade". Reduced cost in export trade finance charges (where beneficiary bears the cost) Effective management and negotiation of charges and commissions. Appropriate duties paid. Reduced turnaround time for import and export processes Reduction in delay of vessel loading and discharge time (Reduction in demurrage - offshore and local) Conversant with NCS Harmonized System Codes (H.S codes) for Importations, and other regulatory documents required for importation processes. Tasks Performed While In GTBank as a Trade Officer; I handled all the shipping documents that come to Gtbank Nigeria. Prompt notification of discrepancies on received documents to account officers and customers on a daily basis. Upload documents for Form M and Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) issuance. Liaise with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on outstanding Forms M and PAAR awaiting registration. Notify the bank's internal and external customers of the daily Form M and PAAR approval rate. I have worked on Form M desk, PAAR desk, customs duty desk, front desk etc. As an employee who is passionate about excellence and service of the utmost quality. I am confident I would be a good fit for Trade Finance related jobs. The experience and skill I have gained in the banking sector over the years and in a variety of work settings, combined with character, integrity, quality of dependability, reliability and an ethic of hard work make me the best choice.